IT was party time as a Heaton Fold artisan market celebrated its first birthday with a feast of food and crafts for sale.

And no anniversary would be complete without a cake.

Alain Job, owner of Cameroonian food stall Nkono in Bolton Market, was also at the event entertaining visitors.

Mr Job, well known for his lively patter and a regular at the artisan market, hosted two cookery demos at 11.30am and 12.30pm.

He showed people how to make his signature tasty meat balls; chickpeas, and ratatouille with safari jollof rice.

Around 18 producers and suppliers set up stalls to sell handmade jams, breads, pies and chocolates, speciality teas, Lancashire cheeses, fresh fruit and vegetables, bespoke home furnishings, crafts, and jewellery.

The market is organised by Brian Hood, from Signature Soaps — a Bolton-based artisan producer of handmade soaps — in conjunction with the council.

Traders who want to be part of the popular market contact Brian Hood, Signature Soaps, on 07888 845112 or email boltonartisan@aol.com

The garden centre is in Overdale Drive, off Chorley New Road.